The national anthem
By: by Patricia Ryon Quiri.
Series: A true book
Publisher: Children's Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 47
Subjects: Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843 -- Juvenile literature.; Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843.; Star-spangled banner (Song) -- Juvenile literature.; Star-spangled banner (Song); Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.; Patriotic poetry, American -- Authorship -- Juvenile literature.; Poets, American.; United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Literature and the war -- Juvenile literature.; United States -- History -- War of 1812.
Description: Describes how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 44) and index.